We are forbidden from leading people to idolatry by speaking to them and encouraging them to serve an idol — even if the person himself did not serve the idol or do anything other than leading [others] to it. If he misleads the many people he is called a madi'ach.
This mitzvah forbids persuading or influencing an entire city to serve idols. A city that is led astray in this way becomes an ir hanidachat (condemned city), subject to severe Torah penalties. The prohibition underscores the danger of communal corruption and the Torah’s demand to preserve collective faith in Hashem.
Commentary & Classical Explanation:
Mitzvot that prohibit worship of false gods and practices associated with idol worship.
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